Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Manager)
Department of Transportation
Summary
Serves as a Operations Manager (OM) in a Large TRACON, responsible for planning and directing operations.
Duties
- Serves as a Operations Manager (OM) in a Large TRACON, responsible for planning and directing operations.
- The incumbent may be requested to provide direct support to the Air Traffic Manager.
- In the terminal option, the OM provides first-line supervision to assigned Operation Supervisors (OS) and Traffic Management Coordinators (TMC), if applicable.
- The OM provides second-line supervision to Air Traffic Control Specialists (ATCS).
- The OM is responsible for operational services of the facility including traffic management initiatives.
- Provides training, coaching, and guidance to subordinates and facilitates team building throughout his/her area(s) of responsibility.
- Integrates support resources with operational needs to maintain effective ATC service, and may work other than administrative shifts to meet this requirement.
- Using measures of organizational performance, the OM continuously reviews work processes to assure that results meet the agency’s mission and the customers’ needs, adds value to facility services, and are efficiently achieved.
- Serves as a member of the management team and provides advice on ways to improve organizational performance and to meet strategic goals.
Requirements
We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
How You Will Be Evaluated
IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.
Required Documents
- In addition to uploading a resume and all other required application forms, applicants must complete and submit the first page of FAA Form 3330-43, Rating of Air Traffic Experience with their bid.
- The form must include from and to dates of experience, position title, series and grade/level of all positions held.
- The form must be submitted either by uploading a copy as an attachment with the bid package through USAJOBS or fax the form to (718)995-5688, Attn: Shawn Farmer, by the closing date of this announcement.
- Applicants will be considered ineligible if the form is not received in HR by the closing date of this announcement.
- NOTE: Applicants are reminded that FAA Form 3330-43 is required and NOT FAA Form 3330-43-1.
- If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement.
- You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application.
- If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
- If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
- Forms: FAA-3330-43 : Rating of Air Traffic Experience
About this role
The Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Manager) position with the Department of Transportation is based in Westbury, New York. Serves as a Operations Manager (OM) in a Large TRACON, responsible for planning and directing operations. The role pays $210,079 to $228,000 per year.
Day to day, the role serves as a Operations Manager (OM) in a Large TRACON, responsible for planning and directing operations. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal aviation experience this Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Manager) position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Manager) position with the Department of Transportation in Westbury, New York, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
With pay reaching $210,079 to $228,000 per year, this is a senior professional position that will draw highly credentialed applicants. Because it is a supervisory or senior position, expect experienced candidates and a strong emphasis on a documented leadership and performance record. Based in Westbury, New York, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 23, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.